Understanding Specific Information

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Application Letters and Resumes

Text 1.

Employment

Unit 6

I. Compare and contrast the political and economic changes which took place in Great Britain and the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. State the reasons for these particular changes. Make use of text 30 from SUPPLEMENTARY READER.

DISCUSSION

II. On the basis of text 30 from SUPPLEMENTARY READER answer the following questions:

1. Prove that Great Britain continued to prosper in the 18^th century.
2. Why did the power of the king continue to decline?
3. How strong was opposition to Walpole and the Whigs in 1720-1742?
4. Do you agree with the concept that “industrial revolution best sums up the profound economic changes in Britain in 1760-1830?
5. What was the life of the British like in the18th century?
6. Prove that in the 19^th century GB became the strongest world power. Speak about great changes in the lives of British people.
7. When did Britain “lose” America?
8. What changes happened in social structure?

Read the article Application Letters and Resumes. Are these statements TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)?

· Most people will have to write several application letters during their working life. _____

· Your ‘application package' is your letter and your resume. ________

· Your application should persuade the reader you are good with people. _________

· Concentrate on presenting basic facts in you application letter. __________

· Send an application letter even if you are not asked for one. __________

· Make sure you always have an up-to-date CV prepared. ___________

Your application letter and resume may be the most important documents you write during your time at university - and being able to write good applications will keep on being important during your working life. Here's some advice on starting out well.